Type-form.



J. E. PARKER.

TYPE FORM.

APPLICATION FILED OCT. 30. I914.

Patented June 13, 1916.

alinement, to receive the rod 4, as illustrated in Fig. 3 so that the adjacent lines of type are locked,.the outer ends of the rod 4: being projected, if desired, beyond the respective rows so that such ends will be engaged within the chase or with other type or equipment, as clearly illustrated in Figs. 10 and- 11, and later to be described.

Where the lead 5 is used as shown in Figs. 5 and 6, it is necessary that the rod t be of slightly greater diameter than the rod 4: above set forth, so that the same will be properly positioned within the recesses or notches'Z and 3, and thus lock the lines of type, all spacing equipment therein, and the lead, against creeping upwardly. It has i also been found. desirable where the rod 4 may be dispensed with, that the lead 6 as illustrated in Fig. 7,may he provided with the lip-7, which in turn engages in the re cess 2 of the'line of type and thus locks the line against upward movement. Where this constructionis employed, the lead or spacer 8 is disposed between certain of the lines of type so that the lugs 8 thereof, will project beyond the lines and engage either within the recesses 12 of the longitudinal members 10 and 10 of the chase, as particularly illustrated in Figs. 10 and 11, or within the slot 2 or 3 of the other type or equipment.

In setting up the present equipment, the various elements of the form as particularly illustrated in Fig. 4, are placed within the chase one line at a time toward the respective end 9 as clearly illustrated in Fig. 9, the rod 4 being placed within the respective recesses 12 formed in the longitudinal members 10 and 10 of the chase and held downwardly by means of the clamping or limiting plates 13 which are attached to I the upper edges or faces of the respective chase and against upwardmovement, the members 9'9, 10 and 10 being securely held together so that the complete form may be moved with impunity and without any danger, ofthe type creeping upwardly or of them becoming pied.

- chase member.

. It will thus be seen that with the rods 4 or middle leads 8 of slightly greater length thanthe lines of type within the form that the ends extend to rest within the notches or recesses of the chase and be held therein,

so asto be locked'against upward movement,

but yet arepermitted the necessary longitudinal movement to be placed into and out of position. It will thus be seen that the rods or middle leads coiiperate with the notches of the type to lock the type against creeping movement, and that also the notches of the type and other members of the form cooperate to lock the rods and middle leads against movement, thus all mcmbers cooperating to hold the type form in fixed relation and not depending upon the clamping effect between the lines of type as is the usual practice.

By use of this method, thetype matter need not to be locked up or bound up so tightly, and it is readily seen that any portion of the type matter with its spacing equipment can be readily lifted out of the chase or otherwise be handled Without danger of spilling.

Corrections or alterations may be made with the greatest ease, the condition of the character type and position of the rods are visible, and the spacing equipment is so notched as to render it impossible to injure any portion of the equipment by the inserting of any equipment apparently correct, as all except the character type are notched so that it is immaterial whether they be inverted or reversed within the form, and it is evident that it would be impossible in view of accurate copy, to have the character type inverted or reversed or in other than its proper position.

Where necessary to hold the type and matter in proper position,- rubber spacer 14 may be used, the same being compressed if necessary to bring the type in a perfectly upright position and thus preventing any lateral movement or tilting of the type in the lines which may be a little shorter than the other.

lVhen type-set matter is to be held set up for future use, the usual method of preserving the composition intact, is to remove the chase, and then to wind twine or cord around the type matter tightly as possible before placing in the place for storage, the handling of which gives ample opportunity to spill or pi the type matter. The present improvement is of value inasmuch as there is no chance for any of the type or equipment to drop out whep Wrapped with the twine or cord, and the matter is transferred from one place to another. The improvement is also of value in the sale and shipment of" new type, whereby the characters are held in-such a firm position that the type may be Wrapped, maintained and rehandled while subjected to the least chance of injury.

Although the locking member in the present instance has been shown as extended be yond the rows of type, to engage the locking grooves within the chase, it is not absolutely essential that the same should extend that far or where the lines are short or where a line is placed at right angles to the other lines within the form, the ends of the lock-' ing members would then engage the nick 2 or 3 or either an adjacent type line of type, or the furniture.

Although it has been stated that the nicks 2 and 3 can be placed upon the type when made, the same may be cut in bodies of type after the same have been made, it being only essential that they be provided for the present manipulation of this system.

When the present type construction is used in a cylinder press in which the compression is given by a progressive action, it has been found advisable, though not compulsory, to have. a lead extending above the nick in the leaded line, or inverted also to guard the possibility of the type breaking off at its thin portion.

Instead of the type set matter being lifted into and out of the chase, it has been found necessary in some instances that the chase itself be lifted into and out of position from about the type set matter and in order to do so, a chase as shown and heretofore described is capable of such operation al-.

ghough it may be operated as heretofore set orth.

In this form of chase, the side members either 10 or 10, have been cut down flush with the lower edge of the locking groove12 so as to permit of the withdrawal of the locking member 4; if necessaryfrom the type matter within the chase. The locking plate 13 for this side is so constructed that when in place will preserve the longitudinal locking gr bove"to receive or engage the ends of the projecting rods 4- or 4. The locking plates are fastened upon the members 9 and 9 as well, as upon the members 10 aigd 10 of; the chase.

Another manner bf setting up the type matter, consists in placing the element's as usual in a galley, line by line, the rods or looking members being placed in position and the entire matter then lifted or slid off of the galley onto a table and then either lifted into the chase or else the chase placed about the type set matter, the clamping or limiting plates being attached to the upper edge of the chase afterward, it being apparent that many methods of setting may be accomplished with the present system.

It will be noted that'the spacing elements, except the character type are: each provided with two additional notches to permit of the equipment being used in an inverted or reversed position, thus being well within the spirit of the present invention.

What is claimed is: 1, A type form embodying lines of type, locking members therebetween and engaged therewith to hold the type in position, and spacers between the lines of type behind and held in position by said locking members.

2. A type form embodying a chase having opposite recesses, lines of type within the chase, locking members between said lines of type and having their ends engaging in said recesses, the lines of type being engaged with said members to prevent their displacement, and spacers between the lines of type behind and held in position by said locking memers.

3. Atype form embodying lines'of type,

rods therebetween, each individual type having opposite notches receiving the respective rods, and spacers between the lines of type behind and held in place by said rods.

4. A type form embodying a'chase having opposite recesses, lines of type within the chase, rods between said lines of type and having their ends protruding and engaging in said recemes, each individual type having opposite notches receiving the respective rods, and spacers between the lines of type behind said rods.

5. A type form embodying a chase having opposite recesses, lines of type within saidchase andhaving registering notches upon opposite sides, rods disposed between the lines of type to be received by the recesses and having their ends engageable in said recesses, and spacers disposed between the lines of type and having lugs engageable in said recesses. 4

5. A-type form, embodying lines of type having registering notches upon opposite sides, locking members disposable between the lines of. type to be received by said notches, and spacers disposable between the lines of type and having projecting terminal lugs, said lugsand terminals of the locking members being engageable witha support.

In testimony that I claim-the foregoing as my own, I have hereto ailixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

JAMES E. PARKER.-

Witnesses:

E. Fianna; E; P. ICEEQE. 

